Decision Maker:

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 25, 2025

Purpose: Approval of the Council's Annual Statement of Accounts for 2024/25

Content: RESOLVED –   That the Audit, Standards, and General Purposes Committee:   1)       Note the findings of the external auditor Grant Thornton as set out in their audit findings report (a separate item on the agenda).   2)       Note the results of the public inspection of the accounts.   3)       Approve the Letter of Representation on behalf of the council.   4)       Approve the audited Statement of Accounts for 2024/25 subject to any final amendments.   5)       Delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer for any final wording or immaterial adjustments to the accounts prior to publication.